News
10 Mar 2023
PLC Newsletter - Autumn 2023
The autumn edition of the newsletter for Thorne Harbour Health's Positive Living Centre (PLC) is out now.
08 Mar 2023
Let’s talk about LGBTIQ+ Women
For International Women's Day 2023, Thorne Harbour Health Acting CEO, Carolyn Gillespie, takes a moment to celebrate LGBTIQ+ women in our communities and acknowledge the need to keep the conversation going about their health and wellbeing.
19 Dec 2022
PLC Newsletter - Summer 2022
The summer issue of the Positive Living Centre (PLC) newsletter is out now! Add it to your summer reading list as this edition has personal stories, a look at injectable HIV treatment, a recap of World AIDS Day 2022, and much more.
16 Dec 2022
Multicultural Project Exploring the Lives of LGBTIQ+ People
In 2023, Thorne Harbour Health is launching a new community-led project EVERYDAY PEOPLE exploring the lives and wellbeing of LGBTIQ+ people from our culturally and linguistically communities.
09 Nov 2022
5 Ways to be a part of World AIDS Day 2022
World AIDS Day is back on 1 December 2022 - and we're bringing back the WAD Street Appeal after a two-year hiatus.In addition to our army of volunteers hitting the streets to hand out red ribbons, we will also be hosting our annual World AIDS Day Memorial as well as a new initiative with our series of Red Ribbon Making events.There are so many ways to get involved and take part in World AIDS Day 2022 and be Boldly Positive as we remind others that HIV Still Matters.Here's 5 ways you can take part in World AIDS Day 2022....
14 Oct 2022
Seeking EOI for Mental Health Advisory Committee
Thorne Harbour Health (THH) is looking for LGBTIQ+ people with lived experience of a mental health condition to establish a mental health policy advisory committee.
04 Oct 2022
Call for Board Nominations
We are seeking visionary and capable people who work well with others to nominate for election to three (3) vacancies on the Board of Directors.
14 Sep 2022
PLC Newsletter - Spring 2022
The Spring edition of the PLC newsletter is out now! This edition features news around Victoria's AIDS Memorial Quilt, sex work reform, new resources for people navigating Australia's NDIS, and the latest with monkeypox (MPX) in Australia.
20 Aug 2022
Five Questions with ADMIN Group Facilitators
ADMIN is Thorne Harbour Health’s award-winning peer support group for transgender, non-binary and gender diverse people looking to better manage their alcohol and other drug use.Group Facilitators Atlus and Xin speak about the benefits of participating in the group, their highlights and why they feel a space like ADMIN is so important.
15 Aug 2022
Suicide Prevention and Response Expert Advisory Committee
The Victorian Department of Health are seeking Lived Experience Representatives for the establishment of a Suicide Prevention and Response Expert Advisory Committee until 18 August 2022.
11 Aug 2022
Global Health & Community Responses to HIV from AIDS 2022 - Well Well Well
Cal brings us the latest from the International AIDS Conference 2022.In this episode, he speaks with people involved with PLHIV communities across the world, as well as evolving public health responses.Guests:John Oliver Corciega from LoveYourself Inc. in the PhillipinesRobbie Lawlor from the Poz Vibe Podcast in Ireland Mother Elle Barbara, Host of AIDS 2022 Vogue Ball & Intervention/Community Worker Dr Nomathemba Chandiwana from the University of Ezintsha
09 Aug 2022
Building leadership and resilience for people living with HIV
As SAMESH’s Poz Peer Navigator, Craig Shrubsole is no stranger to advocating for people living with HIV (PLHIV).“We’ve had 40 years of this journey, and it’s clearly not over. Our community need people to advocate for each other so that future generations have the best opportunity to be their best selves living with HIV.”It’s why Craig attended the Positive Leadership Development Institute (PLDI) Workshop, which offers people living with HIV the opportunity to develop skills for leadership and resilience.